Youth Advisory Committee

The City of St Albert Youth Advisory Committee provides input to City Council from the unique perspective of youth aged 14-24. Meetings are currently held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Feedback Requested!
If you’re a youth from St. Albert, the committee would like to hear from you. Share your feedback today on what is working and what areas may need improvement.

The Youth Advisory Committee shall:

research and provide input into policy proposals for Council’s consideration, in reference to matters that impact youth in the community;
receive and act on direction from Council on youth matters, with the understanding that Council will endeavour to refer two matters per calendar year to the Committee for the Committee's consideration;
develop and maintain relationships with individuals and organizations that focus on youth matters;
solicit feedback from youth in the community when appropriate at their discretion or at the direction of Council;
advise Council on initiatives that support the well-being of youth;
advise City Administration on City-led initiatives and programs in order to provide a youth perspective;
provide a way for youth to experience city governance, procedures and policymaking;
consult with City Administration and other organizations supporting youth initiatives and other municipalities;
inform Council of initiatives of other levels of government that could affect youth and where appropriate advocate directly to those levels of government; and
undertake volunteer opportunities in the City related to matters that impact youth in the community;
report to Council at least once per year regarding:
- the Committee’s progress and activities over the past year relative to its mandate;
- a summary of the issues that were referred to the Committee by Council for the Committee's consideration or review in the previous year;
- issues of significance to the Committee; and
- the Committee’s work plan for the upcoming year, including the Committee's annual priorities and goals.